Discovery Children's House Montessori School serves 50 students in grades Kindergarten-1, is a member of the American Montessori Society (AMS) and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
The student:teacher of Discovery Children's House Montessori School is 25:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Discovery Children's House Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: “Education is not something a teacher does: it is a natural process which develops spontaneously in the human being.”
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Children's House Montessori School's ranking?
Discovery Children's House Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Discovery Children's House Montessori School?
The application deadline for Discovery Children's House Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Discovery Children's House Montessori School located?
Discovery Children's House Montessori School is located in the Downtown North neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Discovery Children's House Montessori School is Alto International School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Trū Progressive Microschool (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Grades: K-5 | 36 students 0.1 miles 625 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
0.1
K-5
36
Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK 0.6 miles 848 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
0.6
NS-PK
n/a
Guidepost Montessori
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Grades: PK-K | 41 students 0.6 miles 930 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 382-0550
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 382-0550
0.6
PK-K
41
Odyssey Montessori
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(659) 321-2747
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(659) 321-2747
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PK-K
70
Grades: PK-12 | 243 students 0.8 miles 475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
0.8
PK-12
243
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